Senior Buyer/Planner

Samsung HME America Inc • Danvers, MA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Samsung HME America (Healthcare and Medical Equipment) is Samsung’s U.S. medical imaging organization, delivering advanced diagnostic solutions across Ultrasound, Digital Radiography, and Computed Tomography. We lead nationwide sales, marketing, service, and distribution of Samsung’s imaging technologies, partnering with healthcare providers to strengthen diagnostic capabilities, streamline clinical workflows, and support better patient care. Samsung HME America also serves as the global manufacturing center for Samsung’s mobile Computed Tomography (mCT) business, leading the development of advanced CT systems used by healthcare providers worldwide.

Backed by Samsung Electronics’ global technology leadership, our teams work closely with clinicians to translate real-world challenges into innovative imaging solutions. Our culture combines a sense of urgency, customer focus, and clinical collaboration to advance the future of medical imaging.

Requirements

• 5 years of experience in a Planner/Buyer position in a medium or larger sized organization preferred.
• Experience in medical equipment or similarly complex devices preferred.
• Experience in managing electromechanical components supply needed for complex capital systems
• ISO, FDA, CMDR Awareness Training and Product Complaint System.
• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Interacts with senior internal and external personnel.
• Must be able to assemble facts from various areas, analyze data, and provide informed recommendations to management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and work effectively in a demanding, fast paced environment
• Customer focused with exceptional problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills dealing with various suppliers
• Proficiency with MS Office package, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; as well as Outlook, Internet Explorer, and Google Chrome
• Advanced working knowledge of ERP systems required. Great Plains, SAP preferred
• High attention to detail
• Understanding of terminology and ability to share and communicate effectively within the group
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks resulting in consistent productivity
• Ability to function within and support a fast-paced team environment and build strong working relationships
• Dependable and punctual
• Ability to meet accuracy and productivity goals
• Good problem solving skills, ability to evaluate situations and prioritize factors in decision making
• Self-motivated, utilize available resources for self-improvement and development
• Flexible: able to follow directives and accomplish tasks outside of normal duties

Nice To Haves

• 5 years of experience in a Planner/Buyer position in a medium or larger sized organization
• Experience in medical equipment or similarly complex devices
• Great Plains, SAP preferred

Responsibilities

• Procure supplies, materials, and equipment necessary for the operation of the organization
• Monitor and assure delivery and inventory performance objectives are met or exceeded.
• Review requisitions, contact vendors, and examine quotes for accuracy.
• Expedite items/supplies as necessary to meet company demands
• Interface with receiving, warehouse, production, engineering, shipping, and accounting to resolve any supply, quality, or logistic problems associated with purchase items.
• Utilize MRP system to minimize manual planning requirements and leverage current system capabilities
• Resolve supplier problems associated with over shipments, shortages, discrepancies, or obsolete materials and scrap
• Monitor approval status of purchase orders and regularly report part shortages to affected persons.
• Assist in the regular review of the supplier base for delivery performance, quality performance, and cost reduction performance.
• Attend and complete all required training and certification exams.
• Maintain adequate knowledge of products supported in order to better support end users.

Benefits

• Medical (Blue Benefit Administrators): 5 PPO Plans (with up to 95% employer contribution)
• Dental (Blue Cross Blue Shield): 2 PPO Plans (with up to 80% employer contribution)
• Vision (Blue Cross Blue Shield): 100% company paid
• Short/Long Term Disability, Life & AD&D (The Standard): 100% company paid
• 401k Retirement (Fidelity): 100% company match up to 5%
• Tax Deferred Health Care Savings Programs
• Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet, Legal, ID Theft
• Generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed